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Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere to be Adapted into Series and Films

Fans of Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere universe are in for a treat as Apple, with full creative control, is adapting both series into films and TV shows, starting with the Stormlight Archive by Blue Marble.

Sophie Laurent · 1 min read

Brandon Sanderson's Interconnected Cosmere Universe Unfolds Across TV and Film Adaptations

The Mistborn series, consisting of seven books, is in development for television or film adaptations. The Stormlight Archive series, with five books to date, is slated to become an Apple TV show, with production by Blue Marble, a company closely associated with author Brandon Sanderson. Unlike J.K. Rowling and George R.R. Martin, Sanderson retains creative control over his adaptations. Sanderson's Cosmere books share a connected universe. This universe originates with the death of a being called Adolnasium, whose power was subsequently divided into sixteen shards across various worlds. Each book explores new locations within this interconnected framework.

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Official Name
The Initiative
Brief Summary
A rogue master spy named Bright works outside the lines, when a new agent named Charlie joins Bright’s team. He soon finds himself in situations where he isn’t sure whether his new boss is trying to kill him or simply is willing to do whatever is necessary to protect the free world.
Genre
Thriller
Production Companies
Universal Pictures, Roth-Kirschenbaum Films
Countries of Origin
US
Actors
Angelina Jolie
Director
Doug Liman
Authors
F. Scott Frazier
Producers
Joe Roth, Jeff Kirschenbaum

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